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Leon Welmas was a prominent Indian Tribe member from Palm Springs,Ca.He was into customs and owned several over the years.The custom Chev. was...
There was a customizer from Monterey,Ca. in the 60's by the name of Dick Archibald.His driver was a 36 Ford Roadster-Louvered Hood,Packard...
People need to realize that Don bought this truck new in 56 and worked on it while he was stationed at Fort Ord outside of Monterey,Ca.This is...
Rod: Thanks for reviving the memories.Been great having you as a friend for 50+ years.
My vote will go to Gene Winfield.At 81 he still has the energy and skills.
My best wishes to his wife and family.Jocko was a extremely talented man.I was fortunate to spend all day Easter Sunday with him.May he R.I.P
The flames on the Grabowski T were done by Dean Jeffries.
Rod:Looks like you had a good time.Wish I could of went,but had to work.Will plan on seeing you there next year. Jerry Nielsen
Use Wax'N Grease Remover-Go Slow and use sparingly.
Rod: Skateboards look neat.Looking forward to seeing the finished art work. Jerry
Car looks fabulous.You definitely have an eye for styling and detail.
Car looks great.Appears to be a Eddie Martinez interior.
For those not from Northern Calif,The Speed NYMPH Garage is owned by Dennis Varni from Los Gatos.
Rod: Gene Winfield still has a Betzer Press and is punching louvers.
Does anyone know how to contact current owner-I.E. Name,Email address,Phone #. Any assistance is appreciated.
Personally I think the stock side trim is perfect for '57 Ranchero's-It follows the body lines and is a great break for two toning
Would appreciate it if the current owner of the Wilhelm '36 would contact me.I was a good friend and customer of Wilhelm's and was around his shop...
1. Don Varner 2. Rod Powell 3. Mitch Kim
Would like to hear from the current owner how he came to acquire the car and his plans for it.
I personally think the Wilhelm 36 is beautiful.Used to go by Joe Wilhelm's shop in San Jose while he was building the 36 for Richie...
I'm 64 years old and Rods and Customs have been my passion for 55 years.Have never owned a car that wasn't modified and lowered.
Larry Watson and Gene Winfield Custom Car and Hot Rod Gathering.11 AM to 7PM at Winfield's Shop-8201 Sierra Hwy-Mojave, Ca. on Sunday...
Like Rod Powell,Cliff Inman's '57 Chrysler is my all time favorite custom.Rod and I were from the same town-Salinas,Ca. and have been friends for...
Dean:Welcome to the H.A.M.B.This is a great website.There are a lot of younger members who were not around in the 50's and 60's.They are the...
Looking for info and pictures on Gene Winfield.His goal is to get into the 200 MPH Club.Previously ran 150 in his Modified Roadster.Looking for...
The Black Panther was a chopped '51 Chev. built by Joe Bailon-Not Barris.Sorry,but I have no pictures.Was in a few of the Little Car Mags.
Kent Fuller,Ron Covell and Steve Moal.
As a lifelong Car owner I was deeply disappointed at the judges choice as AMBR.The car that won is poorly propotioned and not a good choice...
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